Source: Teaching in the Age of Disinformation
Category: Teaching
Teaching in the Age of Disinformation
Mercieca works within those parameters by teaching students the history and theory of propaganda: What is it, how it works, and why people on both the left and right can fall prey to it. Her students read Noam Chomsky’s critiques of the mainstream media alongside reports of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Source: Teaching […]
Teaching in the Age of Disinformation
One strategy they use is to get underneath the news of the day. Instead of confronting a statement head on as to whether, say, the threat of Covid-19 is exaggerated, they discuss the appeal and effectiveness of disinformation campaigns and how to discern the truth. Source: Teaching in the Age of Disinformation
OER and Teaching Through the Rearview Mirror
Are you and your colleagues teaching through the windshield or the rearview mirror? What steps are you taking to bring new materials and fresh experiences to your classes? Will your teaching hold up through five years? Who is leading the charge to make your curriculum relevant to tomorrow? Source: OER and Teaching Through the Rearview […]
